Prem mature: Will Cesc Fabregas return to the league where he made his name?

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David Moyes has admitted Manchester United may end their pursuit of Cesc Fabregas if their latest bid fails, writes David McDonnell in Tokyo.

Moyes confirmed United have made a second bid for Fabregas, believed to be around £30million, after

But ahead of the third game of United's pre-season tour tomorrow in Yokohama, Moyes hinted United could turn their attention elsewhere if Barca reject a second offer for Fabregas.

"My understanding is that Ed's had a response and he's spoken with them [Barcelona] and again we've made a second offer. But Ed's dealing with that, rather than me personally here.

"I think a point does come but I think when you are interested in good players you want to give it every opportunity to materialise.

"And I'll do that. I'll hope that things can continue to try to move forward.

"At this moment in time I Can only tell you that and we're hoping some of them will fall into place shortly."

Moyes acknowledged United fans could start to become anxious at their team's lack of transfer activity, with Manchester City and Chelsea having already made significant additions to their squads.

" I can understand that, but there isn't any real update I can give you," said Moyes."But I can understand why that might be the feeling.

"But I think everybody had thought this might be the summer - with there being quite a few changes - my new position, other managers at other clubs, and it might be that the transfers are later in the month, and I think that was always the thought I had when I came into the job.

"And you've got to remember I only started the job on July 1 as well, so in truth I've only been in this job for three weeks at this moment in time."

Their chase for Cristiano Ronaldo will be ultimately fruitless however, at least